Craftsman is launching a new line of universal sockets to match their newish universal wrenches. These sockets are designed to match a variety of fastener types and feature an industrial finish with finger knurls.
At this time there are separate SAE and metric sets, a combined set including a matching ratchet, and a large 56pc set. The 56pc set includes universal sockets and wrenches; matching ratchet, extension and bit holder; and a few bits and hex wrenches.
Craftsman SAE Universal Socket Set via Sears
Craftsman Metric Universal Socket Set
Craftsman Combination Universal Socket Set
Craftsman Universal Socket & Wrench Set
i saw these in sears last night and the sockets look really nice..only problem for me is theyre “made in taiwan” i cant lower myself to buy them ,but they looked pretty sweet…i wish craftsman would make some u.s.a sockets with the knurled features because i would snatch them up
Maybe Ideal will continue to produce similar sockets in the USA – that once were part of the SK lineup
Even if Ideal can manage that, they face an uphill battle. My instincts say that Craftsman will heavily market these new socket sets as great holiday gifts. Even if SK could bring similar sockets back to market quickly, their advertising and marketing efforts might pale in comparison to Craftsman’s.
Face it guys, things are going to be made in China/Japan/Taiwan/etc…
People vote with their wallets in this day and age, people want it cheaper and more of it for less cash. Even if peole on here say they want made in America stuff, when it comes down to it, stores want cheaper stuff to compete with the other guys, and honestly I believe alot of people like to save a buck or two. Saying I would only buy made in America products is one thing then actually doing it. If people really cared that much, companies would be forced to source from over seas.
Also now a days companies are keeping their quality standards in their chinesse facilities. If it wasn’t for the stamp on alot of things most people wouldn’t be able to tell where it was made.
Rant over.
***sorry for the spelling errors**
i agree with you chris,but they wont get my money….some things you cant avoid being made overseas, but tools you can.
One word: Metrinch
i guess i’m missing something. what is the need for something like this ? if i can strip 12 point sockets, why not these ?
I’d like to know who the moron is who decided to sell a metric socket set without a 12mm. What a joke.
Yes, a 12mm should certainly be there!
Although I think that QC in Japanese manufacturing is better these days than it used to be pre-’70s. From what I know, the marking “Made in Japan” was the way that the stamp “Made in Taiwan” was throughout the ’80s and ’90s and the way “Made in China” has been since the ’90s.
Taiwan’s manufacturing—at least on the consumer electronics and electronics components side—has gotten a lot better, but I’m currently unaware with how they do on the industrial manufacturing front.
Anyway, point being, tools made in Japan in this era will probably fare far better than tools made in places like China—mainly due to better manufacturing and management practices on average.
Cheap is cheap! The japan,china,tiwian set side by side with U.S.A. & Brit tools if they do the job,thats the bottom line.! I have made my living with my tools for the last 35 yrs. and $$$s is $$$s……